Episode — 2026-11-14: The Defense Was Performed · A Card for a Fact · Who Decides What a Bet Is [4:00 PM]
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The Defense Was Performed · A Card for a Fact · Who Decides What a Bet Is (4:00 PM render) Segments: 1. Opening Ritual 2. Light Opener 3. Quick Hits A 4. Deep Dive — The Defense Was Performed 5. Medium — The Count That Changed Hands 6. Deep Dive — A Card for a Fact 7. Palate Cleanser 8. Medium — Twenty-Six Million Parts 9. Deep Dive — Who Decides What a Bet Is 10. Quick Hits B 11. The Other Front Page 12. Closing
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